German Phrase
Schau dir die Kundenbewertungen an.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to look at the customer reviews, usually to get an idea of how a product or service is perceived. It carries a friendly, informal tone and is common in e‑commerce or everyday conversation about purchases.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to suggest that a friend, colleague, or fellow shopper checks the reviews before deciding. It works well in online shop interfaces, marketing emails, or casual chats about product quality.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SchaudirdieKundenbewertungenan
Imperative (schau)
‘Schau’ is the informal 2nd‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘schauen’ (to look).
Reflexive dative (dir)
‘dir’ is the dative reflexive pronoun that pairs with ‘schauen’ when you look at something for yourself.
Separable prefix (an)
‘an’ is a separable prefix of ‘anschauen’; in the main clause it moves to the sentence end.
Compound noun (Kundenbewertungen)
‘Kundenbewertungen’ combines ‘Kunde’ (customer) and ‘Bewertung’ (review) into a plural noun meaning ‘customer reviews’.
🗨In Conversation
Schau dir die Kundenbewertungen an.
Take a look at the customer reviews.
Gute Idee, ich lese sie gleich.
Good idea, I’ll read them right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Schau die Kundenbewertungen an.
Missing the reflexive dative ‘dir’; the verb ‘schauen’ needs it when you look at something for yourself.
Schauen Sie sich die Kundenbewertungen an.
Correct for formal ‘Sie’, but the original phrase is informal. Mixing formal and informal forms can sound odd.
Schau dir die Kundenbewertungen.
The separable prefix ‘an’ must stay at the end of the clause in the main sentence.
↔Alternatives
Sieh dir die Kundenbewertungen an.
Take a look at the customer reviews. (formal)
Lies die Kundenbewertungen.
Read the customer reviews.
Wirf einen Blick auf die Kundenbewertungen.
Take a glance at the customer reviews.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries, checking Kundenbewertungen before a purchase is almost a habit. Using ‘dir’ signals an informal ‘du’ relationship; in a business email or with strangers you would switch to the formal ‘Sie’: ‘Schauen Sie sich die Kundenbewertungen an.’